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This tin lantern from Aberdeenshire dates from the early 19th century.

The cylindrical lantern has a conical top and hinged door. Eight reflectors of thick glass, with engraved designs of stars and scallops, project from the sides, arranged in pairs. The top is decorated with a pierced design of circles.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-298-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGK 4
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Tin with glass reflectors
  Lantern, candle
  
• Dimensions: 13.00" H x 6.50" D; 6.90" x 7.00" dooe; 2.00" D reflectors
  
• What: Lantern, candle
  
• Subject: Lighting - lanterns - candles (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire
  Scotland, Aberdeenshire
  
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• Description: Cylindrical lantern of tin with a conical top and hinged door, from Aberdeenshire, early 19th century
  
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